30 January 2025
Statement issued on behalf of the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue
Service:
We are saddened to share that the man who was rescued from a fire in Grouville on
Sunday 19 January 2025 has died.
George Michael Monte De Ramos Castrudes, 37, was originally from the Philippines and
had been working on a farm in the Island.
Our thoughts and sympathies are with his loved ones.
The coroner’s department can confirm that it is currently investigating this case as an
unexpected death.
The family, who are overseas, have been made aware and contact has been made with the
Philippines Embassy.
An inquest will be opened in due course and preparations are underway to repatriate Mr
Castrudes’ body home to the Philippines.
The cause of the incident remains under SJFRS investigation.
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